PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Handcock
vs
Gomez

181 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Win Nutritional
O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcock is looking to clinch.
Handcock is looking to clinch.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Handcock won't allow it.

Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.

Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Handcock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Handcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez stands and throws Handcock's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Handcock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Handcock wants to clinch.
Jason Handcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handcock fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Handcock looks to land a combination. Gomez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Handcock.
Handcock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Handcock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Handcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Handcock.
Handcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Handcock tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Handcock tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock tries to clinch up.

Handcock darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Handcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handcock.
Gomez wants to stall.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handcock smiles and moves away.
Handcock fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handcock is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Handcock is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Handcock misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Handcock.
Handcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Handcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handcock scores with a hook to the body.
Handcock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Jason Handcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Gomez.
Handcock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handcock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock has Gomez pushed against the cage.
Handcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Handcock.
Handcock is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Handcock on the inside.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Handcock slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez has Handcock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handcock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Handcock blocks it.
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handcock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Handcock fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handcock is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Handcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handcock is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez shoots for a takedown but Handcock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handcock takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Handcock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Handcock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handcock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Gomez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Handcock sprawls well initially but Gomez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Handcock is looking to escape.
Handcock tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez is looking to work his way around to Handcock's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Handcock is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gomez has taken his back.

Gomez looking to break Handcock's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Handcock remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gomez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeps control of the position as Handcock tries to break free.
Handcock staying busy and making it hard for Gomez to control.
Gomez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Handcock kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Handcock is really stuck here.

Gomez tightening his grip on Handcock, looking for the choke.

Gomez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Handcock fending off the submission attempt from Gomez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez avoiding Handcock 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Gomez really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Handcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handcock wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Handcock sprawls well initially but Gomez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomez trying to control the action but Handcock is working from the bottom.

Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Handcock defends the submission attempt.
Gomez works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to control but Handcock wriggling away.

Gomez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Handcock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Handcock and Gomez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Handcock is keeping him busy.
Gomez taking a break here but Handcock is having none of it and regains half guard.

Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Handcock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Handcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gomez is working for a kimura but Handcock is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez is pressing down on Handcock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Handcock is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Handcock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gomez dives in and grabs Handcock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handcock pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handcock swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handcock wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handcock is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Handcock circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Handcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Gomez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
Handcock lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Handcock tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handcock.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
Handcock scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handcock tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Handcock stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken.
Handcock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handcock wants it to stay on the feet.
Handcock doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Handcock misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handcock, as that shot connected.
Jason Handcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Handcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handcock digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Handcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Handcock works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Gomez dives in and grabs Handcock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handcock pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Handcock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handcock is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handcock swivels and escapes.
Jason Handcock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Handcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Handcock!
Jason Handcock retains his lightweight title!